Word Problem
The sum of the first and last of four consecutive odd integers is 48. What are the four integers?
Problem Solving Skills:
The problem above is an algebra word problem, one of my favorites!
Word problems allow the students to use higher level thinking to break apart the problem by using problem solving skills. When students work through word problems it allows for the them to develop the ability to problem solve real life problems while applying mathematics to real life situations.
Problem solving has a few basic steps:
1. Identify
2. Define the problem/situation
3. Evaluate/ Explore
4.Select your option
5.Find the solution & check
All of these steps allow for a deeper understanding of the problem and skills!
The problem above is an algebra word problem, one of my favorites!
Word problems allow the students to use higher level thinking to break apart the problem by using problem solving skills. When students work through word problems it allows for the them to develop the ability to problem solve real life problems while applying mathematics to real life situations.
Problem solving has a few basic steps:
1. Identify
2. Define the problem/situation
3. Evaluate/ Explore
4.Select your option
5.Find the solution & check
All of these steps allow for a deeper understanding of the problem and skills!